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Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastThe CSI Version of the Veterinary Field – A chat about Veterinary Forensic Science with Dr. Shane BatemanJoin us for a chat with Dr. Shane Bateman about a different topic than usual, but a very interesting one. We’re diving into a fascinating and lesser-known field—veterinary forensic science. What is veterinary forensic science? Why is it important in the industry? How do vets become detectives? We’ll explore all that and more. And if you’re interested in learning more about Dr. Bateman’s work after listening, you can visit www.9livesvet.ca. 2025-06-0829 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastSome love never fades: A donor chat about leaving a legacyJoin us for an amazing chat with Judy Layne, a dedicated supporter of Nova Scotia SPCA. In the last episode, we talked about making wills. In this episode, we touched on the why behind making one and helping a charity. Judy brings us back to the start of her journey rescuing pets, how they influenced her life, and why she is honoring them with a $100,000 match and a gift in her will. A short episode packed with a lot of heartwarming memories that you don’t want to miss. And if you want to know more about Judy’s matc...2025-05-2515 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastIt’s Never Too Early to Make a Will – A Chat with Dana Garrod, Epilogue Wills Join us for an insightful and vulnerable chat with Dana Garrod from Epilogue Wills about making a will. We touched on why you should make a will, are online wills legal, how you can support a charity, and much more. Spoiler alert, it can take as fast as 20 minutes to do it. Talking about a will can be difficult, making one shouldn’t. And if you are looking at starting one and leaving something to your favourite charity, aka NS SPCA, you can use our link to save 20%: https://epiloguewills.com/give/nsspca2025-05-1227 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastWhat does it take to become a foster with the Nova Scotia SPCA Join us for a chat with Debbie Chaplain to chat all things fostering. Debbie has been a wonder-furr foster with the Kings SPCA Shelter, and today we get to learn more about her motivation to foster, her experience, delve into some great memories, and the most asked question: how do you not adopt them all? Spoiler alert, sometimes there might be a foster fail situation. To learn more about how to become a foster, visit our website at www.novascotiaspca.ca/foster2025-04-2128 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastReading Pawse with the Nova Scotia SPCA Reading Pawse with the Nova Scotia SPCA 2025-03-3024 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastReading Sunday Time with the Nova Scotia SPCAJoin us for a slow Sunday where we read adoption stories from the province written by our fabulous staff and volunteers for the Paw Print newsletter. These feel-good stories remind us why we do the work we do and the happily ever afters we create as a community. If you want to hear or read more, you can subscribe to our newsletter here: www.novascotiaspca.ca/thepawprint/. 2025-03-0219 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastCold Weather is No Joke for Pets – A Chat with the NS SPCA Deputy Chief InspectorRight after a rather chilling experiment, the NS SPCA Deputy Chief Inspector, Paul Hunter, sat down with us to chat about what he went through at –11 degrees for 15 minutes. He also shared tips on what to look for when your pet starts to get cold and some of the common ways they can get hurt if left outside in the cold for too long. And as always, don’t forget if you see an animal in distress, ACT (Assess the situation, Collect information, Time to call). Reports can be made to our team by calling 1-888-703-7722, emailing anim...2025-02-0924 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast Let’s Nap More – Operation Hit Snooze at NS SPCA We don’t know about your 2025 resolutions, but we started with a strong one: nap time. Join our host Sarah Lyon and guest Sandra Flemming for a fun episode about Operation Hit Snooze and the benefits naps have on our shelter pups while listening to classical or reggae music for an hour daily. To keep up with this project, you can follow our Instagram account. And if you’re curious to read more on the research behind nap time, visit Lights out for better health. 2025-01-1231 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast Thank you for a PAW-some 2024! The last episode of 2024 of the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast! We want to take a moment to reflect on the year when we started this project, thank everyone involved for making it possible, and tell you about some things that made us realize producing a podcast is harder than we thought. But all worth it! 2024-12-1507 min
The Todd Veinotte ShowThe Todd Veinotte Show | December 4, 2024In Hour 1, Canadian Christmas Trees Association Executive Director Shirley Brennan joins Dan to discuss how Christmas Tree Growers are concerned over the tariff scare. Sarah Lyon, Director of Marketing and Communications with the Nova Scotia SPCA, shares how the SPCA worries about a drop in donations due to the postal strike. HRFE Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum gives all the details on the HRFE recruiting drive underway. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls for the Mid-Week Meltdown!
2024-12-042h 06Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastGiving Tuesday - The Most Wonderful Day of the YearJoin us for a special episode about Giving Tuesday (GT)! Nicole Danesi from CanadaHelps and Creston Rudolph from the Nova Scotia SPCA chatted with us about this day of giving back to the community. We talked about the history of GT, ways you can help and what we are doing here at NS SPCA for the greatest day of the year! Spoiler, there’s a BFF Battle involved. Visit https://www.givingtuesday.ca/ and www.novascotiaspca.ca/catsVSdogs for more information and to help US settle this worldwide debate. Also, you will want to listen until the end of th...2024-12-0229 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastThe Link between Gender-Based Violence and Animal WelfareIn today’s episode we sat with Sue O’Neill, Manager of Promising Practices Project at Humane Canada. We touched on a heavy, but important topic about gender-based violence and animal welfare. Sue told us about the ACT Project, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Promising Practices Project and more work being done and resources offered to people. If you need help, the Nova Scotia SPCA is here for you through our Paws and Support program. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/pawssupport/. And for all of the resources Humane Canada offers, please visit humanecanada.ca/en/sector-professionals/violence-link-professionals. 2024-11-2428 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast365 Days of Love and Care – A Glimpse into Our Shelter Staff Job Join us for a special PAW'dcast episode to celebrate National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week and all the hard work of our shelter staff. Alicia Avendano, our own Shelter Liaison, chatted with us about what it is to work at a Nova Scotia SPCA animal shelter. We touched on the path that brought her here today, the behind-the-scenes of a day in the shelter, and we learned some new things about pet enrichment. Shoutout to all animal care workers this week and every day of the year for the love, care and compassion they show to all the...2024-11-1024 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast Sunday Chats with an RVT – Behind the Career with Michelle DoaneJoin us for a chat with one of Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital’s RVTs, Michelle Doane, to celebrate RVT Month! We chatted about what an RVT is, how you can become one, what a day-to-day looks like, and just great advice for anyone interested in this career path. It was a great conversation that made even us think for a second if we should change careers. And there’s some mention about snacks. To learn more about Michelle, the team she works with and Tartan Tails, visit www.tartantailsvet.ca. 2024-10-2727 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastWays to Give in a Lifetime – A Conversation with NS SPCA Donor Join us for another inspiring conversation with a Nova Scotia SPCA donor. Cara Boston shared stories and great advice from the start of her involvement with the Nova Scotia SPCA until now, more than a decade later. We chatted about donations, volunteering, and of course, we found out which team Cara is – cats or dogs. This episode will leave you as inspired as it left us. To learn more about the ways to get involved with us, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca2024-10-1331 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastNorth Nova SPCA - the behind the scenes of building a new shelterHave you ever wondered what it takes to build a new animal shelter? Join us for a chat with Heather Woodin, Chief of Animal Operations at the Nova Scotia SPCA where we barely scratch the surface on what it took to build the newest SPCA building, North Nova SPCA. It took a village, and this building is proof of that -from the ground digging (get it?) to the importance of the floors to the signs on the walls and fundraising. At the time this episode is out, we aren't yet open to the public, so follow our socials to...2024-09-2235 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast A Heartfelt conversation about 9/11 and pets with Bonnie Harris from Gander SPCAJoin us for an impressive and heartfelt conversation about the animals that landed in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11. Bonnie Harris from Gander SPCA shared the story of what happened in the days following the attacks and how their organization didn’t think twice about helping. There’re tears, laughs, gratefulness – all packed into an episode that will leave you wanting to know more. Or at least watch the musical Come From Away if you haven’t already. Please visit www.ganderandareaspca.com/ to learn more about their work and the current campaign for a new building.2024-09-1138 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastFrom student to valedictorian to full-time Veterinary Assistant – A Chat with Jennah Bear, College of Animal WelfareJoin us for a fun episode where we chat with this year’s valedictorian, Jennah Bear. She told us all about her journey to becoming a Veterinary Assistant, why she chose the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animals Welfare, what her time with the College has been like and much more. If you are interested in a VA career, this episode is just for you. Or if you know someone who would love to know more, share it with them. For more info on the college, visit spcacollege.ca2024-08-1830 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast The Secret is Out – SPCA Veterinary Hospital Rebrand Chat with Dr. Mike AkerleyJoin us for an episode where we finally spill the secret. We have been bouncing on our heels trying to keep quiet about a change coming to the SPCA Veterinary Hospitals: rebrand. And what is the most exciting thing about a rebrand? The name and the logo. Dr. Mike Akerley has a chat with our host, Sarah Lyon, about the new name, the why behind this rebrand, and our services. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media channels – @novascotiaspca – to find out even more about this mews.2024-08-0720 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastInterview with a kitten on the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast We are taking a little break, but we couldn’t leave you without an episode before coming back for Season 2. So, wherever you’re listening from, enjoy a few minutes of a kitten purring. We hope it will make your day better. And if you are interested in more details about the work we do at the Nova Scotia SPCA you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca.2024-07-2104 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastThe Do’s and Don’ts of Pets and Hot Cars with Nova Scotia SPCA’s Deputy Chief InspectorJoin us for an exciting and informative episode about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, what to do if you see a pet in a hot car, and more. Nova Scotia SPCA’s own Deputy Chief Inspector Kevin Strooband sat with us and gave us all the deets about the do’s and don’ts on hot weather and pets. And after you listen to the episode, keep an eye out on our social media to see his experience in a hot car. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/novascotiaspca/.2024-07-0721 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastRaffle fundraising for Non-for-Profits – Meet some of the people who help people and petsJoin us for an exciting episode where we chat all things raffle fundraising. Our guests from Rafflebox are spilling some secrets on the platform that makes raffle and prize fundraising possible – the how, what, and why behind the idea. If you are looking for more information on Rafflebox, visit rafflebox.ca. And if you want to support us in our weekly raffle, you can do so at www.spca5050.com2024-06-2330 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastLet’s Chat about the PAW’dcast – a Glimpse into Our ShowJoin us for an episode filled with laughs, emotions, and some interesting insights into our PAW’dcast. Our own hosts, Sarah Lyon and Taylor Huestis, are, finally, telling us a little bit more about them and are spilling the secrets about how this PAW’dcast came to be. We also tried to settle a worldwide debate. Stay tuned until the end to see if we did. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and share. We’re trying to get to season 10!2024-06-0941 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastHow Pawssion Turns into Successful Fundraising – A Nova Scotia SPCA Donor and Volunteer PerspectiveJoin us for an inspiring conversation about fundraising, donating, helping and more! Brenda Bell has been a supporter of the Nova Scotia SPCA for more than a decade. She has started fundraising projects for the organization, she volunteers, she donates, she does it all. She is paw-ssionate about pets and helping them as much as she can. This episode is for sure going to leave you inspired. If you are looking for more information about anything we touched on in this episode – volunteering or how to leave a legacy gift – you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca2024-05-2624 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastNova Scotia SPCA - A Year in ReviewJoin us for a chat about all the things we did in 2023. Our annual report is out, and we are looking back at what last year threw at us, the things we set out to do and the things that were definitely not on our to-do list. But sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. 2024-05-0536 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastThe Most Pawsome People – All about the Volunteers at Nova Scotia SPCAJoin us on an exciting episode about volunteering! Our own Catherine Brosha told us why our volunteers are the best, why the Nova Scotia SPCA keeps being voted as one of the best places to volunteer at, and how you can be involved. Also, our guest is a foster parent, having helped almost 50 cats and kittens over the years find loving homes. And all of this in time to celebrate the end of National Volunteer Week!2024-04-2127 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastLooking Fetching – Behind the Scenes of Thrifting with Nova Scotia SPCA Thrift ManagerJoin us for an episode all about thrift. Thrift Regional Manager, Anya Zub, is telling us all about the fascinating world of thrift, especially about the three (soon four!) Nova Scotia SPCA Thrift Stores across the province. She covers why thrifting is exciting, what our best-selling items are, and why people should donate, volunteer and shop in our thrift stores.2024-04-0723 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastTails from the Classroom with a Nova Scotia SPCA College Instructor This episode covers everything Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare. Barbara Hagan, instructor at the College, joined us to talk about her journey into the animal welfare industry, the change from the medical environment to teaching and why our Veterinary Assistant program is furr-tastic. By the end of this episode, you will for sure want to join our program. 2024-03-2429 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastThe Mews on the Summit for Animals Conference with Humane Canada Join us and our special guest, Natalia Hanson, Marketing Consultant at Humane Canada, for all the mews on the Summit for Animals Conference. The biggest and boldest animal welfare in Canada is making its way to the East Coast for the first time and we have all the reasons why you should join us this May. We get the behind the scenes on what makes this conference so paw-some, keeps participants coming every year and how it helps the animal welfare industry.2024-03-1034 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastWorld Spay DayJoin us and special guest Linda Felix, president and founder of spay day HRM as we discuss the importance of having your pets spayed and neutered leading up to world spay day.2024-02-2526 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastPet Dental Health MonthJoin us and our very special guest Dr. Mike West as we discuss pet dental health.2024-02-0426 minNova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastPet Dental Health MonthJoin us with special guest Dr. Mike West as we discuss the importance of pet dental health.2024-02-0326 min
Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcastDeets on the all new PAW'dWelcome to the Nova Scotia SPCA's PAW'dcast. Be sure to subscribe.2024-01-2400 min
Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeodNova Scotia SPCA still needs your help.There are still family pets that are in the care of the Nova Scotia SPCA weeks after the wildfires across the province. Sarah Lyon says there are families that are still trying to find pet-friendly places to live. And throughout the ordeal, she says there isn’t a big enough way to thank all of the people who stepped up to help. She also says the pet reunions have been heartwarming. Lyon adds they could still use donations and volunteers to help keep the animals safe and loved.2023-06-1505 min
Global BluenosersShow updates and announcements!We're taking a break from new episodes this week to make sure you go back and listen to our special episode from a couple days ago about the Nova Scotia wildfires.
Sean lets you in a little secret in today's update and also announces our new website - globalbluenosers.ca - so check it out and then go right to our bonus episode to start your day.
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Please donate what you can to the organizations helping people and pets in this horrible situation.
United Way of Halifax's Wildfire Recovery Appeal
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Global BluenosersGut-wrenching I Global Bluenosers respond to the wildfiresHomesickness is awful. But when helplessness is combined with homesickness, the feeling is indescribable.
The wildfires that have shocked Nova Scotia over the last week are nothing less than record-breaking for the province - in all the worst ways.
For the Nova Scotians living elsewhere in the world, this has been a unique experience. Being away means being both deeply connected and disconnected at the same time. Watching things unfold online and through ongoing messages from family / friends, while also needing to live their lives in their new homes where things are just normal is...2023-06-0627 min
Global Bluenosers"Eat too much and have a lot of fun" I Peter Harnish in San Diego, CaliforniaIf you're a Nova Scotian with young children, how do you get them to fall asleep? Obviously, you convert the Stan Rogers' classic Barrett's Privateers into a lullaby! At least that's what you do if you're Peter (PJ) Harnish!
PJ might be a tech entrepreneur in San Diego now, but his roots as a kid in Mill Cove, Nova Scotia will always be there - just below the surface.
PJ joins the show only a couple days after a recent trip home, so with some fresh blackfly bites, the smell of ocean air still in...2023-06-0155 min
A Chat with Heart - with Christina MartinMichael S. Ryan and Kristen Herrington - Artists and Podcast HostsChristina chats with Mike and Kristen about their book 'You and Me' and life as full-time artists. Michael S. Ryan — award-winning musician and songwriter — and Kristen Herrington —prolific abstract artist — have been adventuring as a couple for the past decade. They began creating art together in 2019 with Herrington developing a painting for every song from Ryan’s first solo album From the Bottoms of Our Murky Hearts. “You and Me” is their first co-authored book that brings a hilarious collection of short stories from their lived travel and relationship experiences. The couple co-hosts a podcast, "Mike and Kristen" where t...2022-11-071h 03